Yoggie Security Systems have launched the Gatekeeper Pico, a portable USB mini-computer that replaces all of your security software and adds additional security features.
The great thing about this device is that it runs its own, 520MHz Linux based computer. This means that when the Gatekeeper Pico is running security checks, it is not putting any extra load on your computers CPU. This feature gives the Gatekeeper Pico a significant advantage over traditional, software based security systems which can hog system resources and noticably slow down a computers performance.
The Gatekeeper Pico includes 12 built-in security applications that include Firewall, Antivirus, Anti-Spyware. It hides your computers IP address and creates a physical barrier from incoming threats.
I can imagine this device appealing to laptop users who frequenty connect to unsecured, wireless networks. The physical barrier provides an extra layer of protection over existing software based security applications. The only disadvantage that I can think of is that you will have to remember to plug it into your computer to be protected.
Monday, 7 January 2008
Yoggie launches Gatekeeper Pico
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once purchased do i have to pay to keep updated
Is it designed to be used on PCs & lap tops only or can it be used with Macs & Mac lap tops as I have an iMac & a Mac Book Pro which I use away from home quite a lot?
The Yoggie Gatekeeper Pico comes with a one year subscription for automatic security upgrades. After the first year, an annual subscription fee of $30 is required to keep the Gatekeeper Pico updated.
The Yoggie website indicates that there is currently only support for PCs with no mention of Mac compatibility.
Many, many thanks dj. I had a feeling that would be the case.
I have only ever owned Macs and would never own a PC if you paid me. I buy Macs for the security of the Operating System.
If a company sold a product that was faulty they would either:
1. Have to withdraw the product until it is fixed
2. Get sued for selling faulty goods
3. Go out of business
As the system is open to attack and is clearly faulty it never ceases to amaze me how Microsoft have managed to survuive for as long as thery have.
Oh well. Many thanks again.
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